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Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan

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A corner dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a window with lace curtains.
A grassy area with a white picket fence in the background.
A covered porch with white rocking chairs and a cushioned bench, a wooden table, and a potted plant.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a stove, and a dining area with chairs.
A two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pere Marquette River
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Scottville, MI
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Mason County Theme-2nd floor

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Suite & Bathroom-2nd floor

1 King Bed

The Cyan Room-2nd floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

The Poppy Room-2nd floor

2 Single Beds

White Vintage Attic-3rd floor

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet

2nd floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bathroom-3rd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan

The Reverie Retreat is located in beautiful Scottville, home of the famous Scottville Clown Band, and just 10 minutes from Ludington, located on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The Retreat is a place to create memories, connect, rest and to find a restorative soul adventure. Open to business retreats, and workshops, along with family vacation rental. For vacation rental we have a two night minimum stay. The nightly rate is based on our six guest minimum and there would be additional guest rate for beyond six guests.

The retreat is a historical award winning Edwardian-style home built in 1909. The home features five bedrooms of which four are located on the second and one on the third floor and can accommodate sleeping for up to 13 people.

It is located just one block north of US 10 and a mile east of US 31.

Includes:
Free WIFI
Computer Station
Air Conditioning
Back Patio
Linens/Towels
Full kitchen stocked with basics
Plates/Glasses/Cooking Utensils etc.
Coffee Pots
Keurig
Luggage Racks
Laundry
Jacuzzi tub in master suite

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guests w/kids agree to special care historic home.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Must share details prior to reserving.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets due to allergies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside in back yard.
Place luggage on luggage racks not on bed quilts. Thank you!
No smoking and no pet policy in historic home.
Cleaning fee for towels and linens. Enjoy your stay!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1335998vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must share details prior to reserving.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Scottville

Scottville is home to this holiday home. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Scottville, MI

What's nearby

  • Pere Marquette River - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 15 min drive - 18.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 35 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪State & Main - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪North Country Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

As of 3 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan on 6 Feb 2027 start from AU$1,090, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan located?

Situated in Scottville, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pere Marquette River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Amber Elk Ranch. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large historical home accommodated a big family for a celebration of life weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The little touches of yesteryear when the home was built were lovely. We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We come to Ludington every summer and this is was one of our favorite places by far.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice. Clean. Next time we’ll invite the whole family. Most people has already booked but they stopped by for a minute and they agreed it would be great to have everyone together next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old home with tons of character. Used it for my son’s wedding weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with lots of beds for a large group or family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and being just a short drive to the Ludington beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Hailey...Thank you for sharing about the quiet neighborhood and short drive to Lake Michigan. We are glad you found us and choose to stay with us. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with everything we needed! Would absolutely stay again, plenty of space for our 12 person family. The huge dining room table was especially appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Back in time.

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Karen! We are grateful that you choose to stay with us during this special time. Thank you for sharing this feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our wedding party stay here with us for our wedding week and could not imagine a better place to stay. I would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Korinne! Thank you for choosing to stay with us during such a special time in your life. We wish all the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a large group.

We loved the lots of places to sleep and hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thank you, Patrick! Thanks for including us in your celebration. Congrats to you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Historic Home

Our group really enjoyed our stay here. The spacious living areas, many beds, large backyard, and numerous personal touches all made for a great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share about your stay. We appreciate you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic weekend stay

The property was just as advertised, clean, beautiful, and comfortable for our large group. There were several amenities there to make our stay comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Aimee, Glad you enjoyed your summer getaway with us. Thank you for taking the time to share this. We appreciate you and hope you come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Reverie

Had a great time at our stay. Lots of space to hang out with our family. Comfy beds and a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Tessie and family! Thank you for choosing to stay with us. You packed in a lot of fun things to do during this time. We are glad you had such a great time. Come back soon. ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space worked well for our group. Check in was seamless and host is responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Peggy...Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Glad that your whole group had room to be together and that you could enjoy your time. Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly it was probably undersold. This is a great, huge place to stay with everything thoughtfully provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

Everything was wonderful! The host was very responsive and the property was just as described. There was plenty of room for our family and we all had a great time. Ludington is only a short drive away and we all enjoyed exploring the town and the beach. We’d love to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Katherine! Thank you for sharing some of the details of your trip. Please come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a big group (we had 8 with plenty of space for more). Short drive to Ludington (where our wedding event was). Town is fine—decent diner and gas station walking distance from house. Would definitely go back if in the area again. Property owner was excellent with communication and always quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family site

Great place, and 20 minutes to Ludington and Lake Michigan. The dining room table was awesome for games and meals for the 12 in our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Hello Danny! Thank you for this review. I am wondering if you the one star you left meant to be a different rating? We glad your group of 12 felt comfortable and you were close to our beautiful lakeshore! Come back again sometime. Thank you for the taking the time to share.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We loved our stay! The house is so pretty. We hung out on that huge front porch and just enjoyed our time together. Memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Lisa....thank you for sharing about your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor Party

Becky was very helpful and responsive during the whole process and communicated with me with lots of details that helped our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT HOUSE

PERFECT FOR A GATHERING OF FRIENDS
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Hello Kim! Thank you for vistiing. Comeback soon. Appreciate the kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

Easy to rent, pay, and good communication. Excellent historic property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Marcia it was great to work with you before and during your trip. Thank you for choosing to stay with us to spend time with family. Please come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful lodging choice

This is a terrific house for a family summer vacation. Ten-year-old grandson loved exploring all the rooms. Owner is gracious, great to work with. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2021
Hello Bonnie! Thank you for the sweet note. We are glad you stayed with us and had such a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation. The house was so beautiful and historic. Sitting on that huge front porch drinking coffee in the morning was so calming. We spent most of our time there. The back yard games were a hit also. Lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Lisa thank you for finding us. We are glad you made memories on the porch and had fun with the yard games. We appreciate you and the time you took to share. Come back soon. It's lovely in the fall too.

About the host

Hosted by Becky Alway

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Becky and Rob Alway, along with their two daughters, have lived in western Michigan all of their lives. Like the Reverie Retreat, they also live in a historic home just a few blocks away.

Why they chose this property

The Reverie Retreat was built in 1909 and originally owned by John and Catherine Mack. Mr. Mack owned a general store in Scottville, in partnership with Justus Stearns, one of the most famous lumber barons of the Great Lakes region.

What makes this property unique

The Edwardian style house is one of three "mansions" that were built in Scottville in the early 20th century. The other two homes remain, just a few short blocks away. The Reverie Retreat features five bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a canopy king bed and hot tub in its own private bathroom.

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